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<blockquote data-quote="ashwright" data-source="post: 214488" data-attributes="member: 29878"><p>Hey, [USER=40127]@Charles Leclerc[/USER] </p><p>I had some similar worries last year because I had poor first-year results but good second-year results (in fact, your first class + work experience puts you in a much stronger position). I can promise you that a lot of firms will not reject you 'straight away'. Whilst some firms (e.g., Slaughters) are notorious for being less forgiving about grades, the vast majority of other firms will be a lot more understanding. </p><p></p><p>I've even heard some GR explain that certain metrics (like grades) decrease in significance as you progress through the application process. In other words, your initial written application (which usually consists of personal details, grades, & a few 'why' questions) is when your grades matter 'the most' - once you get past that initial stage & are invited to ACs/VIs, grades are no longer a 'key' metric. </p><p></p><p>Since grades are most scrutinised at the first hurdle (i.e. written application), it's vital that the other parts of your written application stand out. Top tip -make the most of your experiences & write about them using concrete examples, rather than flowery & ambiguous language. To make sure you do so, I strongly recommend TCLA's application review service. Jaysen & the team provide second to none feedback, providing you with actionable advice & holistic support (and at a speed that would make Bezos jealous!)</p><p></p><p>You'll smash it, trust me (and good luck for Spa on Sunday!) 😁🐎</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ashwright, post: 214488, member: 29878"] Hey, [USER=40127]@Charles Leclerc[/USER] I had some similar worries last year because I had poor first-year results but good second-year results (in fact, your first class + work experience puts you in a much stronger position). I can promise you that a lot of firms will not reject you 'straight away'. Whilst some firms (e.g., Slaughters) are notorious for being less forgiving about grades, the vast majority of other firms will be a lot more understanding. I've even heard some GR explain that certain metrics (like grades) decrease in significance as you progress through the application process. In other words, your initial written application (which usually consists of personal details, grades, & a few 'why' questions) is when your grades matter 'the most' - once you get past that initial stage & are invited to ACs/VIs, grades are no longer a 'key' metric. Since grades are most scrutinised at the first hurdle (i.e. written application), it's vital that the other parts of your written application stand out. Top tip -make the most of your experiences & write about them using concrete examples, rather than flowery & ambiguous language. To make sure you do so, I strongly recommend TCLA's application review service. Jaysen & the team provide second to none feedback, providing you with actionable advice & holistic support (and at a speed that would make Bezos jealous!) You'll smash it, trust me (and good luck for Spa on Sunday!) 😁🐎 [/QUOTE]
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